What we use and how we use it affects ourselves, our neighbors and our planet. Choosing non-toxic skincare and cleaning products wherever you can will positively affect our community. Our skin is our largest organ and any products that touch our skin can seep into our bloodstream, thereby affecting our health. Products like shampoo, face wash, toothpaste and cleaning products can be rinsed down the drain, thereby affecting our community health and planet. Choosing products that champion organic ingredients and renewable resources offer a gentler, more sustainable option for our health and our planet's health.  Starting small will ensure an easier transition...

Ottilia is a soon to be open brick and mortar shop in Arlington Heights that will serve as a platform for non-toxic skincare, beauty and home goods.  At Ottilia, we aim to curate a warm and beautiful space that provides non-toxic skincare and handcrafted home goods to our clients. What we sell is very much what we would purchase ourselves. Ottilia supports a variety of brands and holds a special place for small artists and makers.  The name Ottilia honors family, more specifically, Aunt Tillie, whose full name was Ottilia Mathilda. She lived with her sister, Maggie, who owned a...